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  • How to Move with Pets

    How to Move with Pets

    We all know that moving is one of life’s most stressful events. And, when you move with pets, this stress can be compounded for you and for your four-legged friend.  There are some things that you can do to help your pet acclimate to a new environment, so that they stay safe and make the transition as easy as possible.

    Tips when Moving with Pets

    • Walk around your new neighborhood: Before you move in, you may want to walk around the new area without your pet and see if you see kids, other dogs or cats, busy streets, that might be a potential hazard for your pet.
    • Pack their favorite room last: The packing up process can be extremely stressful for both cats and dogs.  It is usually helpful to keep a pet’s favorite room intact until last, so that they have a place to retreat to during the chaos that feels safe and comfortable.  Bring boxes in early so that cats and dogs can smell them and get used to them being around.
    • Moving Day: When moving day arrives, keep your pets in your old home, in a room with the door closes so that they are not able to sneak out and take off.  Keep your pet’s routine (feeding, walks) as consistent as possible.
    • Transporting your pet: If you are concerned about your pet having trouble riding in a car/truck/plane to get to your new home, spend time before the move acclimating your pet to a crate (if he/she is not used to one). Feed your cat/dog in the crate occasionally, put a blanket inside, and even take a short drive to see how your pet will do in a car.  Keeping your pet in a crate for transport will keep them safe.
    • New Home: In your new home, plan to introduce the area slowly.  A large, new space can be overwhelming for a cat or for a dog.  You can start by setting up a room for them with things from their favorite room in your old home.  Once they get used to this new space, slowly introduce them to other rooms in the home.  If you have a cat, keep the litter box in this new “safe” space move it slowly (approximately one foot/day) to a permanent location.

    Brooks Transfer & Storage – Experienced And Reliable Moving Company in VA

    Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc. can help you move all of your belongings to your new home, so you can focus on making the transition easier for your family and your pets. Our professional residential moving team has been serving the Hampton Roads, VA area for more than a century.  For more information or to request a quote, call us today at 800-544-1265 or 757-427-9500.

     

     

  • Virginia Beach Long Distance Moving

    Long Distance MovingVirginia Beach Long Distance Moving

    If you are preparing for a big long distance move away from Virginia Beach, VA, you will be missed. With any move, especially the long one’s, it is important to choose a moving team that is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. At Brooks Transfer & Storage, we aim to make the moving process as simple as possible for our customers.

    Experienced Moving Professionals

    It is not a typo when we say that Brooks Transfer & Storage has been around since 1878. For over 139 years, we’ve been serving individuals in Virginia Beach, VA with all of their moving needs. What has allowed us to survive as a business for so long is our commitment to customers. From the minute we open our doors in the morning to the time our work is done for the day, our customers are the number one priority. As a family owned business, we want our customers to feel like part of the family as well!

    Long Distance Moves Made Easy

    Anytime you have to pack your family up and move a long distance, it can be stressful. You have to choose new schools, find a new home, get adjusted to a new environment and climate, and meet new people. With all of this on your mind, leave the actual moving process up to our team at Brooks Transfer & Storage. By choosing our team, we’ll provide you with a thorough relocation consultation to discuss the plan. Additionally, we’ll provide you with a detailed package centered around your destination. We have some of the most experienced and safest drivers in the moving industry, so you can rest assured that your belongings will be safe and secure the entire trip.

    Saying goodbye to Virginia Beach, VA is never easy. If you are preparing for a long distance move from this area, consider partnering with our experienced moving team at Brooks Transfer & Storage. Our goal is to make the moving process as seamless as possible for our clients. To request a free quote on your upcoming move, give us a call today at (800) 544-1265 or email info@brookstransfer.com.

     

  • Benefits of Hiring Local Movers in Norfolk

    Local MoversBenefits of Hiring Local Movers in Norfolk

    Looking to hire movers in the Norfolk, VA area? Flowers and groceries aren’t the only thing you should be shopping for locally! There are many benefits to hiring local movers in the Norfolk area. Brooks Transfer & Storage has been serving this area for over 139 years! Can you imagine a better candidate for your next move?

    Local = Trust

    At Brooks Transfer & Storage, we are proud to say how much experience we have in the area. Norfolk residents have been trusting us with their belongings and safe keepings for over a century. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is an attribute that has kept us up and running from generation to generation. We are still a family owned and operated company and we always aim to treat your belongings as our own.

    Everything You Need On Hand

    Even if you only plan on making a local move down the street, Brooks Transfer & Storage has everything you need to make it as smooth as possible. Whether you just need us to physically move your belongings or you’d like us to pack everything away and transport, we’ve got you covered. We offer storage units, temporary storage, full service packing, and anything from a local to international move. We serve both residential and commercial properties and have the right equipment and options to make your move as easy as possible.

    Local Movers = One Trip

    If you’ve ever done a local move, chances are you’ll never do it again without the assistance of a local moving company. Why? It’s frustrating! Most commonly, residents will go back and forth between the old and new residences and waste half of their time just on traveling! Make your upcoming move more efficient and hire a local mover who will get everything you need done in one trip.

    Want to learn more? If you are looking to hire a local mover in the Norfolk, VA area, contact Brooks Transfer & Storage today at 800-544-1264 or by email at info@brookstransfer.com and enjoy the friendly and reliable moving services that we always provide!

  • Plastic Crates; A Packing Alternative to Cardboard Boxes

    Plastic Crates; A Packing Alternative to Cardboard Boxes

    Plastic Crates: A Packing Alternative to Cardboard Boxes

    It’s a trend that the moving and storage industry has seen over the past 20 years; the use of hard plastic, reusable crates instead of cardboard boxes for the packing of loose items.  It is especially commonplace to see them being used for Office Relocations.  They are much easier to handle, won’t crush, can be used for letter and legal sized documents, hanging files can be placed directly on the metal runners and believe it or not, they are eco-friendly.

    Whether you need 10 or 1,000, we have “Brooks Bins” available for rent.  These are our blue, logoed containers and here is some specific information on them:

    • Ergonomic carrying handles are designed for safer lifting
    • Reinforced tie holes for minimizing lid damage
    • Multi-fingered lid design provides tamper-resistant security
    • “Traction” bottom surface prevents slippage on conveyors
    • Recessed cross strapping lid for added security
    • Solid nesting stops allow increased stacking height of empty containers
    • Textured label areas for easy label removal
    • All-plastic construction makes recycling easy
    • Extremely cost effective when comparing them to cardboard tote cartons
    • Total capacity is 2.5 cubic feet
    • Dollies have 4” easy roll wheels and can handle up to 4 loaded crates
    • Can be reused hundreds of times and have a lifespan of approximately 17 years
    • Designed and manufactured right here in Virginia

    For an estimate on your next Office Move, please call Brooks Transfer at 757-427-9500 or send us an email at info@brookstransfer.com

  • Brooks Transfer Helps Those That Have Been Victims of Moving Fraud

    Brooks Transfer Helps Those That Have Been Victims of Moving Fraud

    Brooks Transfer Helps Those That Have Been Victims of Moving Fraud

    Brooks Transfer & Storage, an agent for United Van Lines, is a proud participant in Move Rescue, a program dedicated to helping consumers that have been victimized by moving scams. Each year Move Rescue receives hundreds of calls from consumers who feel like they have been victimized by mover fraud.  In the worst cases, criminals posing as professional movers hold the consumers’ possessions hostage in undisclosed warehouses, and demand thousands of dollars in additional payment to deliver the customers’ items.

    Last October, Brooks Transfer and Move Rescue were able to help a consumer in that very situation. The consumer was moving from Virginia to California. After her goods were loaded and taken away, her carrier demanded thousands of dollars above the original estimate. With help from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration and Move Rescue, she was able to arrange for the release of her things. Brooks Transfer picked up her items from storage and delivered them to her new home at no additional cost.

    We are proud and honored to be aligned with such a great program and one that can actually do something for victims of fraud.  You don’t see this type of action in any other service based industry, Move Rescue is certainly a pioneer.

    By taking a few simple steps, consumers can avoid mover fraud while choosing a moving company. Brooks Transfer & Storage and United Van Lines offer the following tips to avoid moving fraud:

    • Ask for an in-home estimate. Since transportation charges are based on move distance and weight, the company should physically look at your belongings.
    • Don’t be hooked by the lowest price. Get three estimates. If one is much lower than the others, that is a red flag.
    • Don’t pay a deposit up front. Most companies only request payment at the time of delivery.
    • Do your research and verify company affiliations.– Find a list of movers licensed for interstate moves by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration at gov. Some disreputable movers lure customers by using names similar to reputable companies. Check the reputable company’s website to see if the mover is affiliated.
    • Get it in writing. Get pickup and delivery dates in writing.
    • Know your rights. Federal law requires movers to give customers a copy of the “Your Rights and Responsibilities When You Move” brochure prior to an interstate move.

     

  • Sales Achievement and Recognition Through United Van Lines’ Masters Club

    Sales Achievement and Recognition Through United Van Lines’ Masters Club

    Sales Achievement and Recognition Through United Van Lines’ Masters Club

    Running Unigroup, a comprehensive transportation and logistics company and the holding company for United Van Lines, is no small task and takes tens of thousands of employees, contractors and agents.  Most often, people only remember the front line personnel such as the Drivers and their helpers that perform the actual work in getting shipments packed, loaded, driven and delivered.  However, think of how the job was sold or the people on the phone answering questions or the folks dispatching the crews or the personnel billing the shipment etc.  It certainly takes an army.

    Employee recognition is important in every organization and it contributes to a positive working environment by helping with morale, loyalty, self-worth, “ownership” etc.  It’s always nice to be recognized for your hard work and Unigroup has done this for the Sales Representatives through a program started sixteen years ago called the Masters Club.

    The Masters Club Program is a recognition program for United agency representatives that rewards and highlights outstanding sales performance.  It recognizes top salespeople in five business segment categories: National Account Household Goods, Residential Household Goods, Logistics (includes Special Products, Special Commodities, Trade Shows, and Electronics), International and Total (combination of two or more of these categories).

    The Masters Club program provides the opportunity for participating sales representatives to receive recognition by reaching individual goals.  Brooks Transfer & Storage Co., Inc is pleased to announce that both of their Residential Household Goods Move Consultants, Mike Denny and Mike Steele, achieved Masters Club for 2016!  Denny has received this honor 10 times since the awards inception and Steele had received it for the past 4 consecutive years.  I would like to personally thank both of these gentlemen for their hard work, they both deserve this honor!

    Jeff Brooks